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General News of Thursday, 20 October 2022

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Arise TV journalist allegedly harassed as police fire tear gas to disperse protesters at Lekki tollgate

The scene of the incident The scene of the incident

Tear gas was fired to disperse protesting youths at the toll gate, according to Punch.

The reports say protesters and civilians are currently leaving the scene to avoid getting hurt at the #EndSARSmemorial procession.

Oba Adeoye, a journalist who works for Arise TV was allegedly harassed.

Reacting, the Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said there was no gunshots and that peaceful protesters were allowed to move around.

“Peaceful persons were allowed to move around without interference from the police. Some of them that decided to be lawless and start mounting the toll complex, an action threatening the existing law and order in the area, were dispersed with teargas.

“There was no use of baton, neither was there physical contact. We equally do not have any record of shooting. We would, however, appreciate evidence of gunshots, maybe a video, to enable us take appropriate action,” Hundeyin tweeted on Thursday.